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But soon they will be able to knock down a special brew created to celebrate the Woolybacks’ 140th anniversary.

Millom-based Hardknott Brewery was tasked with making the ale, something owner Dave Bailey was only too happy to do.

He said: “There are many things that help bond the community of our characterful town, but one of the most prominent is rugby.

“It is quite common to be enjoying a pint in the local and to hear enthusiastic discussion regarding the game in some way or other.

“Millom Rugby League Club asked us to brew a special beer for their 140th anniversary and we are delighted to be able to put something back into the town that has welcomed our brewery with such enthusiasm.”

Mr Bailey said the Millom 1873 brew will be a blond ale that is a “very drinkable” 3.9 per cent.

The beer will be available for the first time at the 2013 Challenge Cup second round draw, on January 18, which is to be held at the Millom RL clubhouse, in Devonshire Road.